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GM Foundation Grants $2.8 Million Through University/Organization Partner Program

Aside from providing funds to advance post-secondary education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in an effort to help more students graduate with STEM-related degrees, the funds also support design and manufacturing degree programs, diversity initiatives, student organizations, and career development resources.

Here’s this year’s list of GM Foundation grant recipients:

Art Center College of Design

Brigham Young University

University of California-Berkeley

Cleveland Institute of Arts

University of Cincinnati

Columbus College of Art and Design

Duke University, Georgia Institute of Technology

Howard University

Lawrence Technological University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University

University of Michigan

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

National Black MBA Association

National Society of Black Engineers

North Carolina A&T State University

Northwestern University

Ohio State University

Pennsylvania State University

University of Puerto Rico

Purdue University

Ringling College of Art and Design

Savannah College of Art and Design

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Society of Women Engineers

Stanford University

Texas A&M University

University of Texas-El Paso

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

“Technology and innovation are our future,” said Jackie Parker, president of the GM Foundation and director of GM Global Philanthropy and Corporate Giving. “Through this program, we’re fostering skills and education that the next generation of leaders and innovators will need to succeed and compete globally.”

Since 2011, the GM Foundation has awarded $16.6 million in grants through the University/Organization Partner Program.